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What a travel advisor found when moving to a subscription model
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What a travel advisor found when moving to a subscription model
By Jaime Biesiada - Travel Weekly | March 31, 2022
When the pandemic hit, years' worth of Ralph Iantosca's bookings came undone. It was like money just flying out the window.... Read More
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Little change in diversity for director roles of private companies
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2022
Women hold 14% of board seats of the most heavily funded private companies, compared to 11% in 2020.... Read More
Online travel giants ramped up marketing spend in 2021
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Online travel giants ramped up marketing spend in 2021
By Kevin May | March 30, 2022
The amounts being splashed out on various forms of advertising activity are not at the same levels of 2019, understandably, but the tried and trusted methods are back in vogue.... Read More
Twitter to thank for rental software Uplisting’s $300K haul
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Twitter to thank for rental software Uplisting’s $300K haul
By Jill Menze | March 30, 2022
Uplifting secured the funds after its co-founder sent a message to an investor from Calm Company Fund.... Read More
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Glimpse gains $6.2M to connect retailers with rental guests
By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2022
Founded in 2020, Glimpse enables consumers to use products in categories such as bedding, electronics, kitchen and home fitness while they are staying in a rental property or at a resort.... Read More
Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech
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Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech
By Linda Fox | March 29, 2022
D-Edge was formed by Accor in 2019 by merging Fastbooking and Availpro.... Read More
Dohop secures new investment round to bolster interlining tech
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Dohop secures new investment round to bolster interlining tech
By Kevin May | March 29, 2022
The top-up investment will be used to continue development of its interlining technology platform, giving airlines and other transport providers the ability to sell complex itineraries without the need for code sharring or traditional interline agreeements.... Read More
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Q&A: Travelport on IPO, Russia, growth plans
By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2022
Travelport CEO Greg Webb and COO John Elieson answer questions about the company and the industry.... Read More
cwt iata introduce carbon emissions calculators
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CWT, IATA introduce carbon emissions calculators
By Jill Menze | March 29, 2022
The solutions help businesses meet emission reduction targets and travelers make more sustainable choices.... Read More
Air France-KLM imposes surcharge on legacy GDS corporate bookings
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Air France-KLM imposes surcharge on legacy GDS corporate bookings
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | March 28, 2022
The airline group will do away with private-channel arrangements that allowed some corporate travel agencies to avoid the surcharge on legacy GDS bookings. ... Read More
NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
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NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2022
Funding into startups focused on NFTs across all sectors multiplied almost 40 fold from 2020 to 2021.... Read More
Are online travel companies moving too slowly on sustainability?
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Are online travel companies moving too slowly on sustainability?
By Kevin May | March 28, 2022
Some might suggest that the power such companies have (any brand that can spend millions of dollars on marketing should be considered to have some considerable influence on consumers) is yet to be fully utilized.... Read More
Alaska Airlines tests tech at San Jose Airport
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Alaska Airlines tests tech at San Jose Airport
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2022
The carrier is looking at all areas of the airport experience to see where technologies such as biometrics can be implemented.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Rumby has a tech solution for hotel guest laundry
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STARTUP STAGE: Rumby has a tech solution for hotel guest laundry
By Jill Menze | March 28, 2022
Rumby is an e-commerce platform that moves laundry online, offering pickup and delivery services through partners including DoorDash and Uber.... Read More
Kyte secures $200M for on-demand car rental expansion
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Kyte secures $200M for on-demand car rental expansion
By Linda Fox | March 25, 2022
        The credit financing for the San Francisco-based company comes from Goldman Sachs and Ares Global Management.... Read More
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